Thursday, July 30, 2009

Come aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts this weekend and as an added bonus you'll get a taste of some great tunes! This weekend, August 1 and 2, Newport's 50th Folk Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park overlooking Narragansett Bay.

50 years after he appeared at the first Newport Folk Festival, Pete Seeger will headline the event as it gets a new name, George Wein’s Folk Festival 50. For the full line up check out www.folkfestival50.com

The music will be playing from 11:30am to 7:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday at the waterfront festival. Aboard our 12 Meter yachts you will get a glimpse of the sights and sounds of the festival as you enjoy sailing on beautiful Narragansett Bay. Come to Newport this weekend for fantastic, folksy fun aboard our America’s Cup yachts!

12 Meter Charters is thrilled to welcome Olivia Chapman aboard our team this season! Olivia joined us in May as mate on Heritage. But her sailing days did not start there. Olivia grew up in the Ocean State and has logged over 7000 nautical miles sailing! She has sailed from Bermuda to Newport and, most recently, sailed in South East Asia with the academic program, Sea/mester. Olivia's latest nautical feat? She completed the training for and obtained her 100 ton USCG offshore captain's license.

When she is not sailing Olivia is studying at Suffolk University in Boston. She is a junior and is majoring in International Business and Finance.Mate

Olivia and the team of 12 Meter Charters look forward to welcoming you aboard our America’s Cup 12 Meter yachts!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

In the 1930's, prior to 12 Meter yachts, what type of yachts raced in the America's Cup?Answer Below.

From 1930 to 1937 J-Class Sloops, known as J-Boats, raced in the America's Cup. Like the 12 Meter yachts, J-Boats were designed based on a formula. However, J-Boats, at about 135 feet long, were much larger, more expensive to build, and required a larger crew than their successor, the 12 Meter.

Today, only a handful of J-boats remain sailing in the world. But come to Newport this weekend! You will not only have the opportunity to see J-boats sailing, but you will see them race! The new 138′ J-Class Sloop, HANUMAN, will make her debut racing in this weekend's Newport Bucket Regatta against the America's Cup winner, Ranger. HANUMAN is a replica of the famous English J-Class Sloop, ENDEAVOUR II, which raced against RANGER in the 1937 America’s Cup off Newport. Click here for more about HANUMAN and the Newport Bucket Regatta!

Come to Newport this weekend to watch the magnificent America's Cup J-boats race again! Catch all the action from the water aboard our America's Cup 12 Meter Yachts.

Participate aboard an America's Cup contender or spectate aboard Adirondack II. Aboard the America’s Cup racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.

Aboard the 80 foot, traditional schooner, spectator yacht you will be there to view all the America’s Cup action while enjoying the grace and comfort of Adirondack II!

Friday, July 3, 2009

The sun is finally shining in Newport, Rhode Island! Dry out and enjoy the sun with a day on the water in Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay! Set sail aboard one of our America's Cup 12 Meter yachts this weekend. $68/person, sailing Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Call 401-851-1216 for details.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Set sail to watch or participate in an America's cup 12-Meter Racing Regatta!12 Meter Charters and Schooner Adirondack II have teamed up to provide you with the experience of a lifetime!Participate aboard an America's Cup contender or Spectate aboard Adirondack II.

Aboard the America’s Cup racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a "hands on" sailing experience, but participation is not required.

Aboard the 80 foot, traditional schooner, spectator yacht you will be there to view all the America’s Cup action while enjoying the grace and comfort of Adirondack II!